Headmaster, Leadership Academy of South Sudan
After graduating from Cornerstone Boys Academy in Uganda, David worked for nine years in staff and leadership positions at a startup secondary school in Mbale, Uganda, taking part in registering the school under the Ugandan education system. He also spearheaded a handful of extracurricular activities on campus, including Netball and the Scripture Union. David's heart and spirit are drawn to South Sudan, and he serves as the first headmaster of the Leadership Academy of South Sudan in Nimule. Before joining LASS, David had been volunteering with an organization doing administration and vision building. David and his wife Christine have two daughters, Jolly and Faith, who are both in primary school.

Education Manager
Lauren's primary focus is to establish the educational program for the Leadership Academy of South Sudan. She brings to this position experience developing a peace education curriculum for war-affected children. Previously, Lauren taught in Rwanda for two years where she helped launch the first post-genocide international school. She holds a Bachelor's of Science in Elementary Education from Towson University and a Master of Science in Global and International Education with a concentration in peace education in East Africa from Drexel University. A native of Baltimore, Md., Lauren has traveled to many countries around the world, in East Africa and most recently lived in Washington D.C.